Fill in the blanks with an appropriate preposition.
1There is no excuse ............... behavior like that.
Wrong!
Use "for" after "excuse" when giving a reason for behavior.
2The demand ............... skilled workers has declined.
Wrong!
Use "for" after "demand" when people need or want something.
3Nobody knows the cause ............... the accident.
Wrong!
Use "of" after "cause" to say what something is connected to or comes from.
4Is there any advantage ............... moving abroad?
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Both "in" and "to" can follow "advantage" before a gerund in this question.
5What are the advantages ............... living in a standalone house?
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Both "to" and "of" can follow "advantages" before a gerund in this sentence.
6Can you see a bird ............... this picture?
Wrong!
Use "in" when something appears within a picture or image.
7Over the years, there has been an increase ............... the price of essential commodities.
Wrong!
Use "in" after "increase" when talking about a rise in a price, amount, or number.
8If you cause an accident, you will have to pay ............... the damage.
Wrong!
Use "for" in "pay for" when paying the cost of something.
9I have received an invitation ............... the party.
Wrong!
Use "to" after "invitation" when naming the event someone is invited to.
10We have not been able to find a solution ............... the problem.
Wrong!
Use "to" after "solution" when talking about something that solves a problem.
11He has a very negative attitude ............... life.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Both "to" and "towards" can follow "attitude" when describing a person's view of something.
12I have a good relationship ............... my cousins.
Wrong!
Use "with" after "relationship" when talking about a connection between people.
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- There is no excuse for behavior like that.
- The demand for skilled workers has declined.
- Nobody knows the cause of the accident.
- Is there any advantage in / to moving abroad?
- What are the advantages to / of living in a standalone house?
- Can you see a bird in this picture?
- Over the years, there has been an increase in the price of essential commodities.
- If you cause an accident, you will have to pay for the damage.
- I have received an invitation to the party.
- We have not been able to find a solution to the problem.
- He has a very negative attitude to / towards life.
- I have a good relationship with my cousins.